3 valves for the 5.4....
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Originally posted by **** 4
325 hp 385 ft.lbs. would be nice.
Hope it's true. The funny thing is, why would the 4 valve heads have less hp than the 3 valve. The torque should at least be the same for both engines.
325 hp 385 ft.lbs. would be nice.
Hope it's true. The funny thing is, why would the 4 valve heads have less hp than the 3 valve. The torque should at least be the same for both engines.
Once you have a larger valve area the lower end torque will often decrease slightly due to lower velocities. Assuming that the new 5.4 follows the trend of the older one then the 4 valver could just be too much for good low rpm power.
As for output, they may have some tricks up their sleeves for the 4 valvers as well but we will see.
Also remember the Cobra R is a 4 valve engine and has no trouble making HP.
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that v-6 diesel, rumor has it, will have HEUI actuated injectors (as current 7.3 DIT) and........HEUI valves!!!! Soo, I guess camshafts will be a thing of the past, gone the way of breaker points, carburetors, and survivng on an honest living. Later....
